COVID-19 Pandemic Website Project
- Project Argument: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone around the world in many ways, from health to the economy and social life. My project aims to create a website that offers information and interpretations about the COVID-19 pandemic. The website will serve as a place for people to find information, personal stories, and timeline, helping to understand the pandemic better. The target audience includes students, researchers, educators, and the general public who want to learn more about the pandemic’s impact.
- Topic Selection and Significance: I chose this topic because I think the COVID-19 pandemic is an important historical event that needs to be documented and understood. The spread of the virus, the global response, and the resulting changes in society provide a lot of material for historical analysis. By creating a digital archive, we can preserve primary sources, personal stories, and scholarly interpretations for future generations. This project will help ensure that the experiences and lessons of the pandemic are not forgotten.
- Web Accessibility: I believe that making sure the website is accessible to everyone is a key priority. The information and user interface components should be presented in different ways that users can perceive. This involves providing text alternatives for non-text content, captions for videos, and adaptable content. Users should have enough time to read and use all the content, and know how to navigate and find content. Also, all external links should be working and not expired.
- Metadata: Metadata will help my users to organize and find digital content. My website will use the standardized metadata terms, such as the Dublin Core terms that we learned in class, to ensure consistency and user engagement. Metadata will include descriptive tags, keywords, and categories to make it easy to search for and find content.
- Archival Design: I think the design of the digital archive should focus on the user and have easy navigation and usability. My website will have a clean and modern interface and a categorization of content. Interactive elements, such as timelines, maps, and data visualizations, will also make the website more engaging and informative.
- Evaluation Plan: To evaluate the success of the project, first, I believe that the information on the website must be accurate, well-researched, and comprehensive. This means the content needs to be thoroughly checked for accuracy and depth. I will ensure to find information and data only from reliable websites. In addition, user engagement is another key factor. My website should effectively engage users through interactive elements and a user-friendly design. I will conduct usability testing using different devices including laptops, mobile phones, and IPads to evaluate the website’s accessibility, navigation, and overall user experience. This will help ensure the website is easy to use and appealing to its target audience. On the other hand, I want to collect user feedback as it is essential to gauge satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. Users will have the option to fill out a survey and provide feedback to understand their experience with the website. This feedback will help refine and improve the website over time. By following these evaluation standards and methods, my project aims to create a valuable digital resource that effectively documents and interprets the COVID-19 pandemic, providing meaningful insights and information to its audience.